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3159 Stock Chart & Stats
¥337.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥337.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥324.00 - ¥430.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume35.80K
Average Volume (3M)100.60K
Market Cap
¥37.02B
Enterprise Value¥36.05K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥31.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥35.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.5
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)37.88
Shares Outstanding92,554,085
10 Day Avg. Volume81,990
30 Day Avg. Volume100,603
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.63
Price to Book (P/B)0.57
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio11.36
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue RecoveryThe return to meaningful revenue growth suggests demand and pricing have stabilized after a weaker period, providing a stronger base for the retail and distribution businesses to improve earnings over the next several quarters.
Gross Margin ImprovementA multiyear improvement in gross margin indicates better product mix, pricing, or procurement economics. If sustained, this trend can help offset operating costs and support gradual profit improvement despite modest sector margins.
Improving Balance SheetLower leverage and a steady build in equity strengthen financial resilience and reduce balance-sheet pressure. This gives the group more flexibility to manage bookstore and distribution operations through changes in demand or working capital.
Bears Say
Thin ProfitabilityLow operating and net margins leave limited room for execution mistakes, wage inflation, or weaker store productivity. Even with revenue growth, modest profitability may restrict internal investment and prevent earnings from scaling efficiently.
Uneven Cash ConversionPositive free cash flow is encouraging, but weak and variable conversion from earnings indicates working-capital or collection volatility. Persistent inconsistency could constrain debt reduction, reinvestment, and the reliability of shareholder returns.
Declining EPS GrowthNegative EPS growth signals that earnings per share have not kept pace, despite improving revenue momentum. This points to continuing cost pressure or limited operating leverage and makes sustained profit expansion dependent on further efficiency gains.
3159 FAQ
What was Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥324.00 and its highest was ¥430.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥37.02B.
When is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 11, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jun 12, 2026. The company reported ¥19.15 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. have?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. has 92,554,085 shares outstanding.
What happened to Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥19.15 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.133%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3159
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co.,Ltd. engages in the sale of books and magazines in Japan. The company offers academic and other information services; and manages educational facilities, such as libraries. It also engages in the design, supervision, and construction works; publishing books, magazines, etc.; museum management operations and designated manager system; import and sale of books and other publications; production and sale of academic books; buying selling of antiques; management consulting services related to school education business. In addition, the company creates bibliographic information database; and sells office supplies, clothing, and other goods, as well as provides information services using communication networks, etc.; and library management services. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co.,Ltd. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co.,Ltd. is a subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
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